Homemade Wonder Bread Recipes

Steps:

• Whisk together the yeast, 1/4 cup warm water and sugar.
• Allow to sit for 15 minutes.
• Add ingredients in the order suggested by your manufacturer, including the yeast mixture.
• Select the basic and light crust setting.
• A white bread recipe without a strong yeast flavor.
• Proofing the yeast first eliminates some of the yeast taste from the final product.
• Makes 2 lb loaf.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1/2 teaspoon sugar in warm water; let stand until bubbles form on surface. Whisk together remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Stir oil into yeast mixture; pour into flour mixture and beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 1-1/2 to 2 hours., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough in half. Shape each into a loaf. Place in 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, 1 to 1-1/2 hours., Bake at 375° until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped or has reached an internal temperature of 200°, 30-35 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.